Excitement, joy and unity filled the air at The Wohl Campus, Kisharon Noé School, A Loftus Learning Centre as pupils, parents and staff came together for a truly special Siddur Party – an event designed to celebrate and enhance the accessibility of davening for every child, regardless of ability.
Recognising the importance of meaningful and inclusive prayer, Kisharon Noé School unveiled two brand-new, tailor-made siddurim at the event. One focuses on sensory davening, while the other features pictorial representations of the songs. Both siddurim are vibrant, engaging and feature PECS images, ensuring that all pupils can connect with tefillah in a way that is both accessible and inspiring. Additionally, phonetic transliterations in the siddurim allow non-Jewish staff members to actively support the children in their daily prayers.
Brocha Gutstein shares the reason she created the siddur, “Davening is an important part of the day, I realised that having put together so many different siddurim over the years, our children needed something special for themselves and thus started the two years in the making of this siddur”.
The Siddur Party itself was a joyous occasion. Children dressed smartly, proudly wearing siddur themed hats they had decorated in preparation for the event. Parents were warmly welcomed as they watched their children receive their siddurim, marking a significant milestone in their Jewish learning. The room was alive with song, davening and dancing, creating a true atmosphere of simcha.
For the younger classes, props were incorporated to make the davening experience even more immersive and engaging. Meanwhile, the older pupils had the mitzvah of laying tefillin and taking the Torah from the ark, deepening their connection to their heritage.
Reflecting on the event, Head of Kodesh, Eitan Kohn, shared: “The siddur party event was incredibly special, with a historic energy to it. The smiles on the pupils’ faces when they received their new siddurim said it all. Siddur parties are a right-of-passage in many schools, in presenting our pupils with a siddur that they can use and enjoy, reinforces that their davening is as important as anyone else’s and that they too deserve a siddur on the communal bookshelf. This is a message that is so powerful for our pupils and it is important for everyone in the community to understand this as well”.
This milestone event stands as a testament to Kisharon Noé School’s unwavering commitment to inclusion, proving that no matter a child’s ability, they can engage in meaningful tefillah.
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